2027 Hyundai Kona vs 2027 Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 93.4, on fuel & range.
2027 Hyundai Kona
The 2027 Hyundai Kona is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Kona FWD, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg…
2027 Kia Sorento
The 2027 Kia Sorento is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, is EPA-rated at 37 mpg combined. NHTSA lis…
2027 Kia Sorento
Clear winThe Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 93.4, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Konaoverall 93.4 | 2027 Kia Sorentooverall 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 84.6 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 93.4 | 100 |
Hyundai Kona: model-level data · Kia Sorento: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Kona
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia Sorento
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai Kona | Kia Sorento | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Kona FWD | Sorento Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 37 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,000 | $1,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Kona or the 2027 Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 93.4, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sorento scores 100 and the 2027 Hyundai Kona 93.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Hyundai Kona or the 2027 Kia Sorento?
2027 Hyundai Kona: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Sorento: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.